Cold & Flu: Prevention

  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine

    Drug
    07/13/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. In most cases, this vaccine is given as 2 separate shots, 2 months apart. A booster dose is then given 2 months after the last shot, or no later than 18 months of age.

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine

    Drug
    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot. A child may need only one or

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  • Haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine

    Drug
    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot, or at 15 months of age.

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  • Hand-Washing

    Article
    03/15/07, Healthwise

    Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.

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  • Getting a Flu Shot -- Will It Cause the Flu?

    Article
    02/17/06, Harvard Health Publications

    Concerns about the safety of vaccinations seem to be growing. One of the most prevalent worries is that the vaccine will cause the disease against which it is supposed to protect.

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  • Curing The Common Cold

    Article
    06/21/07, Psychology Today

    Can preventative measures be taken against the common cold? Research has shown that the active ingredients in some natural remedies may actually boost the immune system, which may help stave off future infections.

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  • Influenza virus vaccine (nasal)

    Drug
    10/11/07, Healthwise

    For at least 21 days after receiving influenza virus nasal vaccine, avoid close contact with anyone who has a weak immune system caused by disease (such as cancer, HIV, or AIDS), or by certain medicines such as steroids, cancer chemotherapy, or rad

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  • Influenza - Prevention

    Article
    09/29/06, Healthwise

    You can help prevent influenza by getting immunized with an influenza vaccine each year, ideally in October or November. The inactivated influenza vaccine(What is a PDF document?) commonly known as the "flu shot," is given by

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  • Should I get a flu shot?

    Article
    09/29/06, Healthwise

    The flu shot(What is a PDF document?) is a vaccine that contains a killed form of three influenza viruses. The vaccine causes your immune system to make antibodies. If you are exposed to the flu later, the antibodies can

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  • Flu shots: Important if you have heart disease

    Article
    09/07/07, MayoClinic.com

    Flu shots are recommended for anyone with heart disease. Find out why.

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